At the moment, a lockdown is in effect in Austria. Tourism and leisure travel are not possible.

The following measures are currently in effect:

Measures that are in effect at least until 7 February include:

• Only essential shops are open. From 25 January, FFP2 masks are required for shoppers.
• Museums are closed.
• You are required to stay at home and only leave the house for essential reasons.
• You are required to keep a minimum distance of 2 m (6.5 ft) to people from other households.
• From 25 January, FFP2 masks are required on public transport.

Measures that are in effect at least until the end of February include:

• Hotels are closed to leisure travellers/tourists; only essential travel (e.g. for business that cannot be delayed) is permitted.
• Restaurants and bars can only offer takeout/delivery services. Dining in is not permitted.
• Events such as concerts, plays, exhibitions etc. are cancelled.
• Theatres, cinemas, gyms, pools, zoos, amusement parks, and most other culture and leisure facilities are closed.
• Cable cars and ski areas have been allowed to reopen. Hotels and restaurants are however still closed and entry regulations (quarantine requirement - see below) are in effect. De facto, skiing is only possible for locals.

In mid-February, the situation will be evaluated. If the 7-day incidence rate drops below 50, these restrictions may be eased. When hotels reopen and events take place again, a negative COVID-19 test will be required.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Please note: The following information has been researched with the utmost care. However, we can provide no guarantee of accuracy.

17 January: The lockdown has been extended until at least 7 February. Shops, museums, and service providers might be able to open from 8 February. Hotels and restaurants will stay closed until the end of February. Minimum distance to others has been changed to 2 m (6.5 ft). In shops and on public transport, FFP2 masks will be required from 25 January.

14 January: From 15 January, only the following countries are considered safe: Australia, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea and the Vatican.

12 January: From 15 January, all travellers entering Austria will need to register electronically in advance and obtain a so-called pre-travel clearance (PTC). At the border, they will have to show their PTC (either digitally or as a hard copy). There are exemptions for unexpected travel due to emergencies.

9 January: Flights from the UK and South Africa are not allowed to land in Austria until 24 January.

4 January: The national lockdown will last at least until 24 January. The previously discussed measure of curtailing lockdown for those with a negative test will not go into effect.

18 December: The government have announced stricter lockdown rules from 26 December. The stay-at-home order will be in effect 24/7, and non-essential shops will close, among other measures.

8 December: From 19 December 2020, if you are travelling from a risk area, you will have to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in Austria.

31 October: From Tuesday, 3 November, a second lockdown will take effect throughout Austria. Leisure travel will not be allowed, restaurants can only offer takeout, and events will be cancelled.

International:

• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
• World Health Organization Europe
• USA: Department of Health and Human Services
• Travel Advice on GOV.UK
• Australian Department of Health

Austria:

• Coronavirus Information of the Ministry of Health
• Official information on current entry requirements
• Medical certificate template download
• Declaration of Quarantine download